Mesangial cells may have the same role in the nephron as the glia cells do in the nervous system.

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Both mesangial cells and glia cells provide structural support and have important functions in maintaining the function of their respective systems (nephron and nervous system). Mesangial cells help regulate blood flow and filtration in the glomerulus, while glia cells provide support and protect neurons in the nervous system.

Mesangial Cells May Have the Same Role in the Nephron